Athens-Clarke County, GA business license (occupation tax)
Per accgov.com, in Athens-Clarke County a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts pays about $107 a year (lowest class, admin fee included); administrative fee: $55; and renewal due: Apr 1 (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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Athens-Clarke County figures its occupation tax on the number of employees.
Estimated cost at $50,000 receipts (one person)
$107 (1 owner, no staff)
Employee-based: receipts don't matter. Owners count.
Administrative fee
$55
Base or flat tax (lowest class)
$52 for 1 employee/owner; $139 for 2–3; up to $4,174 for 251+
Licensed professional flat fee
$400 per practitioner
Renewal due
Apr 1
Late penalty
10% plus 1.5% per month
License year
Calendar year; new businesses after Jul 1 pay 50%
"Not published" means we couldn't find it on an official page we could open; we don't guess. Estimates use the lowest class, $50,000 in receipts and an owner-only business.
Official site: accgov.com
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a business license in Athens-Clarke County, GA?
About $107 (1 owner, no staff) for a one-person business with $50,000 in gross receipts in the lowest class, admin fee included, per accgov.com (checked Oct 30, 2026).
When is the Athens-Clarke County business license renewal due?
Apr 1, per accgov.com (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is the late penalty in Athens-Clarke County?
10% plus 1.5% per month, per accgov.com (checked Oct 30, 2026).
What is the Athens-Clarke County business license admin fee?
$55, per accgov.com (checked Oct 30, 2026).
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